International finance and trade institutions play a fundamental role in the global economy. They must become more responsive to environmental and social concerns if society is to achieve the goal of sustainable development. The public expects openness and accountability from members of institutions such as the World Bank Group, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Trade Organization (WTO), and regional development banks and trade organizations. Economic expansion in the second half of the 20th …showed first 75 words of 762 total…

…showed last 75 words of 762 total…to the entire world, also the events and decisions we make as people have a strong impact on how our society grows and diminishes. We can all learn from our own mistakes and success to further enhance our earth so we can live a peaceful and prosperous life. References: http://www.euro.net/innovation/Finance_Base/Fin_encyc.html http://www.internationaldelivers.com/site_layout/finance/index.asp http://www.federalreserve.gov/research/ifstaff.htm